The Canadian government has introduced new targeted Express Entry draws for 2023. These draws aim to attract skilled workers in specific occupations to meet the country’s labor market needs.
To be eligible for these draws, candidates must have at least 6 months of work experience in certain National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes within the last 3 years.
Let’s take a look at the Targeted Express Entry Draw eligible NOC codes for each category.
New Targeted Express Entry Draws List Of Eligible NOC Codes
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Healthcare Occupations:
- NOC 31112 – Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists
- NOC 31201 – Chiropractors
- NOC 31110 – Dentists
- NOC 31121 – Dieticians and Nutritionists
- NOC 41320 – Education Counsellors
- NOC 31102 – General Practitioners and Family Physicians
- NOC 42203 – Instructors of Persons with Disabilities
- NOC 31204 – Kinesiologists and Other Professional Occupations in Therapy and Assessment
- NOC 32101 – Licensed Practical Nurses
- NOC 32201 – Massage Therapists
- NOC 33101 – Medical Laboratory Assistants and Related Technical Occupations
- NOC 32120 – Medical Laboratory Technologists
- NOC 32121 – Medical Radiation Technologists
- NOC 32122 – Medical Sonographers
- NOC 33102 – Nurse Aides, Orderlies, and Patient Service Associates
- NOC 31302 – Nurse Practitioners
- NOC 31300 – Nursing Co-ordinators and Supervisors
- NOC 31203 – Occupational Therapists
- NOC 31111 – Optometrists
- NOC 33109 – Other Assisting Occupations in Support of Health Services
- NOC 32209 – Other Practitioners of Natural Healing
- NOC 31209 – Other Professional Occupations in Health Diagnosing and Treating
- NOC 32109 – Other Technical Occupations in Therapy and Assessment
- NOC 32102 – Paramedical Occupations
- NOC 33103 – Pharmacy Technical Assistants and Pharmacy Assistants
- NOC 31303 – Physician Assistants, Midwives, and Allied Health Professionals
- NOC 31202 – Physiotherapists
- NOC 31200 – Psychologists
- NOC 31301 – Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses
- NOC 32103 – Respiratory Therapists, Clinical Perfusionists, and Cardiopulmonary Technologists
- NOC 31100 – Specialists in Clinical and Laboratory Medicine
- NOC 31101 – Specialists in Surgery
- NOC 41301 – Therapists in Counselling and Related Specialized Therapies
- NOC 32200 – Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists
- NOC 31103 – Veterinarians
STEM Occupations: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math:
- NOC 21200 – Architects
- NOC 20011 – Architecture and Science Managers
- NOC 21221 – Business Systems Specialists
- NOC 21300 – Civil Engineers
- NOC 20012 – Computer and Information Systems Managers
- NOC 21311 – Computer Engineers (except Software Engineers and Designers)
- NOC 21230 – Computer Systems Developers and Programmers
- NOC 21220 – Cybersecurity Specialists
- NOC 21211 – Data Scientists
- NOC 21223 – Database Analysts and Data Administrators
- NOC 21310 – Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- NOC 20010 – Engineering Managers
- NOC 21321 – Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers
- NOC 21222 – Information Systems Specialists
- NOC 21203 – Land Surveyors
- NOC 21201 – Landscape Architects
- NOC 21210 – Mathematicians, Statisticians, and Actuaries
- NOC 21322 – Metallurgical and Materials Engineers
- NOC 41400 – Natural and Applied Science Policy Researchers, Consultants, and Program Officers
- NOC 21232 – Software Developers and Programmers
- NOC 21231 – Software Engineers and Designers
- NOC 21202 – Urban and Land Use Planners
- NOC 21233 – Web Designers
- NOC 21234 – Web Developers and Programmers
Trade Occupations:
- NOC 73200 – Residential and Commercial Installers and Servicers
- NOC 72406 – Elevator Constructors and Mechanics
- NOC 72405 – Machine Fitters
- NOC 72402 – Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Mechanics
- NOC 72400 – Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics
- NOC 72310 – Carpenters
- NOC 72300 – Plumbers
- NOC 72200 – Electricians (except Industrial and Power System)
- NOC 72106 – Welders and Related Machine Operators
- NOC 72014 – Contractors and Supervisors, Other Construction Trades, Installers, Repairers, and Servicers
Transport Occupations:
- NOC 93200 – Aircraft Assemblers and Aircraft Assembly Inspectors
- NOC 73300 – Transport Truck Drivers
- NOC 72604 – Railway Traffic Controllers and Marine Traffic Regulators
- NOC 72603 – Engineer Officers, Water Transport
- NOC 72602 – Deck Officers, Water Transport
- NOC 72601 – Air Traffic Controllers and Related Occupations
- NOC 72600 – Air Pilots, Flight Engineers, and Flying Instructors
- NOC 72404 – Aircraft Mechanics and Aircraft Inspectors
- NOC 72403 – Railway Carmen/Women
- NOC 70020 – Managers in Transportation
Agriculture and Agri-food Occupations:
- NOC 82031 – Contractors and Supervisors, Landscaping, Grounds Maintenance, and Horticulture Services
- NOC 82030 – Agricultural Service Contractors and Farm Supervisors
- NOC 63201 – Butchers – Retail and Wholesale
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Is my CRS score still important?
According to the IRCC, during category-based invitation rounds, candidates in the Express Entry pool who meet the category requirements will be ranked, and those with the highest rankings will be invited to apply for permanent residence. Just like in a standard draw, eligible candidates will be ordered based on their CRS score. So, those with higher scores are still more likely to get an invitation.
Moreover, the IRCC will keep having regular all-program or program-specific draws. So, maintaining a high CRS score remains important to be considered for these targeted Express Entry draws. Although the CRS score cut offs are expected to be higher than what we are used to, if IRCC continues to give small amounts of Invitations in All Program Draws.
Conclusion
The introduction of new targeted Express Entry draws in Canada’s Express Entry system brings new opportunities for skilled individuals to apply for permanent residency. These targeted Express Entry draws are designed to complement the existing draws based on CRS scores and program-specific eligibility.
The government’s commitment to transparency is evident through reporting to Parliament and continuous monitoring of the system. This offers a chance to build a promising future in a country known for its welcoming environment and economic opportunities through these targeted Express Entry Draws.
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